Getting a new b5
but other than that clean car! i like
Joined: Jul 2008
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RE: Getting a new b5
hello guys this is my first post. Im seriously considering an audi a4 2001 5sp quattro 2.8 with 86k. TB and other maintenance has been done at 80k. The dealer asks 6700 for it and he says every tax and everything is included. Should i go for it. The only thing holding me back is that engine...i really wanted the 1.8t for the better mpg...how is the mpg on this car. I still have to go see it and test it. How easy is it to do maintenance yourself on that engine like belt replacements and stuff that you would usually be able to do fairly easily on a 1.8t. Please help me make an informed decision. Any help appreciated 
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From: CT
RE: Getting a new b5
ORIGINAL: cuculete
hello guys this is my first post. Im seriously considering an audi a4 2001 5sp quattro 2.8 with 86k. TB and other maintenance has been done at 80k. The dealer asks 6700 for it and he says every tax and everything is included. Should i go for it. The only thing holding me back is that engine...i really wanted the 1.8t for the better mpg...how is the mpg on this car. I still have to go see it and test it. How easy is it to do maintenance yourself on that engine like belt replacements and stuff that you would usually be able to do fairly easily on a 1.8t. Please help me make an informed decision. Any help appreciated
hello guys this is my first post. Im seriously considering an audi a4 2001 5sp quattro 2.8 with 86k. TB and other maintenance has been done at 80k. The dealer asks 6700 for it and he says every tax and everything is included. Should i go for it. The only thing holding me back is that engine...i really wanted the 1.8t for the better mpg...how is the mpg on this car. I still have to go see it and test it. How easy is it to do maintenance yourself on that engine like belt replacements and stuff that you would usually be able to do fairly easily on a 1.8t. Please help me make an informed decision. Any help appreciated
The main difference I would say is that you cannot modify the drivetrain of the 2.8 so if you're looking to do lots of mods, hold out and find yourself a 1.8T. The v6's are often more reliable (due to lack of forced induction) and they both have similar maintenence costs so it really depends what your needs are.
